The one where I take a huge leap into the unknown

July18th

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The one where I take a huge leap into the unknown

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It was my birthday last month. Here are some great things that happened on the day:

-My amazing boyfriend and my genius best friend threw me a surprise party. I thought we were going on a date, but when I got to the venue, all my friends were there, yelling “Happy birthday!” I stood, still, mouth agape no doubt, for a while – until one of my friends shouted, “Well, come over here, won’t you?” My friends are amazing.

-As I was standing, shocked, somebody crept up behind me and covered my eyes with their hands. For some reason, I reached behind my head to feel the other person’s head. I felt curls. Lots of thick, soft curls. HANNAH! Hannah, my best friend who lives in Dublin, had flown all the way over here to surprise me and to be with me on my birthday.

-During the day I received not one but two emails from the past. 19-year-old Davinia and 22-year-old Davinia had seen fit to send, through FutureMe, an email to 24-year-old me (within ten minutes of each other!) which both went something like this:

Hi, old Davinia!
Happy birthday! Just a quick note to let you know I have better skin than you do. Also, you had goddamn better be doing something with yourself. Like moving country. Just saying.
Love,
Past Davinia

Well, Past Davinia (s?), you’ve no idea how spot on you were with your predictions.

Which brings me to my big news.

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I’m moving to Dublin.

Yes! I’m leaving the rock. I’m packing my bags and leavin’ on a jetplane (well, a low cost airline anyway) to literally greener pastures next month. 19-year-old Davinia, Def Leppard T-shirt and all, would be so proud of me!

I’m going to be doing my Masters at a Dublin university and I’m going to be living with Hannah. Which means we are going to play more Scrabble than anyone has ever played before. Ever.

Am I scared? Sure, but in a good way. I’m leaving all I know behind to move to a new country, for Chrissakes! Am I excited? HELLS YES.

This is going to be my new home, you guys:

20 Comments

Comment by Miriam — July 18, 2011 @ 11:36 am

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
Comment by MarkBiwwa — July 18, 2011 @ 11:37 am

The pastures are certainly greener there. I wish you the best of luck. I’m certain you will excel.
Comment by mau — July 18, 2011 @ 11:44 am

Omg! Well done you! Good luck and please keep this space going!
Comment by admin — July 18, 2011 @ 11:46 am

Thanks! And of course! Can’t wait to start photographing Dublin and showing you all!
Comment by admin — July 18, 2011 @ 11:46 am

Thanks Mark. I can’t wait!
Comment by admin — July 18, 2011 @ 11:46 am

Raaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!
Comment by Mariella Scicluna — July 18, 2011 @ 12:06 pm

Best of luck!! Ireland is amazing! I lived there for four months but just be prepared for the weather – in any case always cooler than here ^_^ which is certainly good! Wish you once again all the luck in the world!!
Comment by admin — July 18, 2011 @ 12:17 pm

Thanks Mariella. I love Ireland to bits and I can’t wait to be there – weather and all xx
Comment by Cecilia — July 18, 2011 @ 12:40 pm

Great news …can I ask which Uni? I am at Dublin City university (DCU), but there are a couple. Ireland is great, the people are really nice…the weather is not at its best, but you’ll be OK…:) Good luck and hope to meet you
Comment by Lisa — July 18, 2011 @ 1:48 pm

Well done Dav!!!
I love Ireland <3 <3 <3
And Dublin is great.. though Cork is better ;P XOXO

Come visit sometime! I live in the town centre now and have lots of room
Comment by admin — July 18, 2011 @ 2:07 pm

Thanks! I’ll be going to Griffith College on South Circular Road. I can’t wait – I love the city so much. We should definitely meet for a coffee or two
Comment by admin — July 18, 2011 @ 2:08 pm

Yay! Thanks DEFINITELY! I’d LOVE to see Cork, and you absolutely have to come visit too xxxx
Comment by Eliza — July 18, 2011 @ 7:11 pm

Eeeek! I’m a new reader, and I really like your blog. I actually SQUEALED and clapped my hands when I read you news. So very very envious. Would love to live in Dublin/Ireland myself. Maybe I should start making a bucket list too…Lots and lots of luck, and I’m looking forward to following your adventures on the Emerald Isle….
Comment by Hannah — July 18, 2011 @ 10:36 pm

That there genius best friend of yours sure does sound great :B

Can’t wait to have you here!
Comment by admin — July 19, 2011 @ 11:26 am

Hey Eliza! Eeep! Thank you! I’m so excited about the big move and rest assured there’s going to be lots of photos and stuff when I get to Dublin! Thanks for reading
Comment by admin — July 19, 2011 @ 11:26 am

Yay Hannah! I can’t wait either!
Comment by Simone — July 19, 2011 @ 8:33 pm

Wow, that’s amazing news! Congratulations and all the best of luck. Surrounded by irish accents *heaven*
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